Tuesday 27 June 2017

Billionaire Kidnapper: ‘Why Evans hasn’t been arraigned in court yet’ – Police

Evans

Two weeks after the arrest of a notorious kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, aka Evans, the police have yet to determine when the suspect will be arraigned in court.
This is just as the Lagos State Police Command said it was not aware of any other media interview with Evans since he was paraded on June 11.

(Photos) Newborn baby being eaten alive by ants after being dumped by rubbish is rescued by bin man


A bin man rescued a newborn baby that was being eaten alive by ants after the tot was dumped by a pile of rubbish.

It is thought the tiny baby, who was wrapped in a pink blanket had been deliberately hidden and was found yesterday at 1.30am in Chonburi, Thailand.

Pacquiao wants Mayweather rematch

Pacquiao wants Mayweather rematch

A rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao could be on the cards if the legendary Filipino boxer wins his bout against Australian challenger Jeff Horn this weekend, his trainer said Tuesday.
Pacquiao, who was outpointed by Mayweather in the “Fight of the Century” two years ago, will be the strong favourite when he defends his world title against the unbeaten Horn in Brisbane.

Congo president's daughter charged with corruption in France


French investigators have charged the daughter and son-in-law of Congo's President Denis Sassou Nguesso with corruption, judicial sources said on Sunday.

Julienne Sassou Nguesso, 50, and her 53-year-old husband Guy Johnson were placed under investigation this week for "money laundering and misuse of public funds", the sources said.

I turned down a better deal with Chelsea to join Man City – Dani Alves

I turned down a better deal with Chelsea to join Man City – Dani Alves

Former Barcelona and Juventus defender Dani Alves has revealed that he turned down a better deal with Chelsea to sign for Manchester City.
Alves is set to reunite with Pep Guardiola at the Etihad and admits that he could have easily been lining up for the Premier League champions next season.

Tompolo’s Kinsmen Threaten To Shut Down Chevron Operation


Graduates from Egbema and Gbaramatu Kingdoms, the hometown of ex-militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo, in Delta State, have threatened to shut down the operations of Chevron Nigeria Limited in the area if it fails to convert its graduate operator/maintenance trainees into permanent workers within 48 hours.

 The graduates, under the aegis of KOMBOT-Egbema and Gbaramatu Graduates Association, said they took the decision following the failure of Chevron to convert them into full members of staff after completing their 18-month graduate training programme with the oil giant.

Probe Sources of Herdsmen Weapons - Sultan Urges FG



The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar, has advised the Federal Government to probe the sources of weapons used by herdsmen accused of attacking Nigerian communities.

Abubakar’s advice is contained in his Eid-el Fitr message delivered on Sunday in Sokoto.

“Real herdsmen do not carry guns; they only move with their cows and sticks.

Atletico Madrid consider move for Ibrahimovic

Atletico Madrid consider move for Ibrahimovic

Atletico Madrid are considering a deal for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, as an alternative for Chelsea striker Diego Costa, according to Tuttosport.
Ibrahimovic has been released by Manchester United after his one-year deal expired at the end of the season.

I want to fight Joshua in Lagos – Fury

I want to fight Joshua in Lagos – Fury

British boxer, Tyson Fury, says he wishes to fight Anthony Joshua in Lagos.
The self-titled ‘Gypsy King’ said this in a chat with iFilmTV.
Fury said, “It may not be at Wembley, the fight might be in Nigeria in Lagos. I’ve heard they’ve got a 180,000-seater there.

Nigeria’s Victor Anichebe joins Chinese club


Former Sunderland and Nigerian striker Victor Anichebe has joined Chinese second division side Beijing Enterprises, the club which Ivorian midfielder Cheick Tiote played for until his death last month.
Anichebe, who was released by Sunderland after their relegation from the English Premier League, joins another Nigerian Leke James at the club which sits at 11th position in a 16-team league.

Photos: Strippers entertain prison inmates in South Africa


Inmates at Johannesburg Medium B prison, also known as ‘Sun City’, were given a rare treat when scantily clad female “strippers” arrived to entertain them.
Apparently they were actually trying to “rehabilitate” them.